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Onion Spaghetti
Onion Spaghetti · ready in 20 min · 4 servings · 380 kcal per serving · very easy · 5 ingredients
Simple spaghetti tossed with gently softened onions and fragrant olive oil, finished with a delicate white pepper warmth for a comforting and savory pasta dish.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 380
- Difficulty
- very easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 320 gSpaghetti
- 300 gOnions
- 40 gOlive oil
- 8 gSalt
- 1 gWhite pepper
Equipment
stovetop, stockpot, colander, chef knife, cutting board, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, prep bowl, oven mitts
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti
Boil, in a large pot enough water and then add the spaghetti.Season with enough salt.Cook for 8-10 minutes. · 10 min
What to look for: pasta tender but firm
- Chop onions
Cut onions in small pieces. · 5 min
What to look for: even small pieces
- Soften onions
Drain the spaghetti and heat the olive oil in the pot.Cook until onion is soft (2-3 minutes). · 3 min
What to look for: translucent and glossy
- Combine pasta
Add the spaghetti and mix well. Season with white pepper. · 2 min
What to look for: pasta evenly coated
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 380 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 11 g |
| Carbohydrates | 58 g |
| of which sugars | 4 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| of which saturated | 2 g |
| Fibre | 3 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg |
Nutri-ScoreB
Allergens
Contains: gluten
May contain: gluten
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 3 days
- Freezer: not recommended
Ingredient substitutions
Spaghetti
- whole wheat spaghetti: Adds fiber and nuttier flavor
- penne pasta: Holds onions well
Onions
- shallots: Sweeter and milder than onions
- leeks: Use white parts only
Olive oil
- sunflower oil: Neutral flavor
- butter: Adds richness
Salt
- sea salt: Adjust to taste
- kosher salt: Use slightly more due to larger crystals
White pepper
- black pepper: More pungent flavor
- pink peppercorn: Milder and aromatic
